Center for Organizational Leadership

Empowering Effective Leaders

Uncategorized

Recent Posts

Navigating Change with Trust, Safety, and Communication

The connections between the world of air travel and leadership have been marinating in my mind for many years. A recent bumpy trip has reminded me...

Resilience and Courage: Essential Qualities for Leaders

As leaders, we must have emotional strength and intelligence. We must maintain professionalism and adhere to our own value systems. We must display...

Navigating Workplace Isolation: Struggle of Busyness

By Rhonda S.

Leadership wisdom I’m bringing with me into 2024

As the new year begins, it’s imperative for human resources leaders, as well as all other organizational leaders, to reflect on the lessons...

Storied Leadership

When You Know Better, Do Better

In addition to these accomplishments and accolades, including recognition by numerous U.S.

Cultivating a Culture of Honor: The Value of Teamwork and Gold Mining

My wife, Marcie, and I are the parents of four sons — I like to joke that I have my own Miller six-pack — and the importance of being a...

Discerning When and How to Follow to Lead More Effectively

By Dr.

Authentic Leadership: What I Learned from a School Custodian

by Dr.

Leading Families and Youth

I like roller coasters.

Leaders Also Sweep the Floors

Strong leaders make up a vital part of the successful framework in any field.

If we are to lead, we must lead diligently

Scripture tells us to use our gifts to the best of our ability to further the kingdom.

Tell me, and I forget. Teach me, and I may remember. Involve me, and I learn.

Last year, my social media algorithm presented me with a video of Simon Sinek addressing the issue of why companies end up with managers when what...

Strong Leadership Requires Intentional Communication

By Dr.

To Coach or Not to Coach

Jennifer Wofford is a 2022 graduate of the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership with certification in executive and workplace coaching.

Say Yes to Self

by Linda K.